Join Midcoast Conservancy for a walk and talk about the invasive insect Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) at the Waldoboro Town Forest led by Isobel Curtis, Director of Stewardship .
The talk will include history, identification, and management strategies for HWA. On the walk we will explore first-hand the signs and symptoms of HWA and the important role of Hemlock trees in Maine's ecology.
Midcoast Conservancy recently partnered with the Town of Waldoboro on a Project Canopy grant and received funding to release biocontrol beetles at the Town Forest and 2 other locations in Waldoboro. This is part of a regional strategy to manage Hemlock Woolly Adelgid populations and give Maine's Hemlock trees a chance.
Come for a walk and learn all about these efforts!
If you are unable to attend this walk and talk, we will be holding another one Friday, September 5th, from 3:00 - 5:00 PM at Geele Preserve in Waldoboro.
Well-behaved pets that get along with others are welcome. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water.
While there is no age limit for this program, children under 16 should be accompanied by an adult.
For questions, please reach out to Isobel at isobel@midcoastconservancy.org or call 207-389-5163.
Registration is encouraged but walk-ins are welcome.